IBIBIO TRADITIONAL SYSTEM

Classwork — Which of the following is the highest authority figure in traditional Ibibio society, holding both religious and political power?

• Obong

• Ekong

• Obong Ikpaisong

• Udia

Classwork — According to some Ibibio oral traditions, the Ibibio people are believed to have originally migrated from which of these regions?

• Egypt

• Sudan or Cameroon highlands

• Mali

• Western Nigeria

Classwork — Which title in Ibibio society is given to the head of an individual village who also represents the community in relations with neighbouring villages?

• Obong

• Ekong Ikpaw

• Udia

• Atakpo

Classwork — The Ekpo Society in Ibibio culture served what primary function?

• Conducting trade with other communities

• Enforcing laws and maintaining social control

• Representing the Ibibio in political alliances

• Organizing age-grade ceremonies

Classwork — Who were the leaders responsible for overseeing community defense in Ibibio society?

• Obong Ikpaisong

• Ekong

• Obong Ifiom

• Akwa-Oku

Assignment — In the Ibibio title system, who was the head of extended families or lineages, often the eldest male with responsibility for family rituals and land management?

• Okpako

• Ekong Ikpaw

• Udia

• Obong

Assignment — Which title was granted to Ibibio individuals recognized for wealth, influence, or notable service to the community?

• Akwa-Oku

• Atakpo

• Udia

• Obong Ifiom

Assignment — What role did the Ekong Ikpaw fulfill in Ibibio pre-colonial society?

• Leading the Ekpo Society

• Heading village councils

• Leading specific age-grade groups in their duties

• Serving as priests and diviners

Assignment — Which of these titles was designated for women leaders who organized female activities and represented women’s interests in village affairs?

• Ekpo

• Akwa-Oku

• Ekong Ikpaw

• Obong Ifiom

Assignment — What was the primary function of the Obong Ifiom in Ibibio society?

• Acting as war chiefs

• Representing families in village councils

• Serving as priests and diviners

• Leading age-grade associations